LEADING THE WAY
IN IMMERSIVE

Evil Penguin Classic is at the forefront of immersive audio with its full Dolby Atmos studio, pushing the boundaries of three-dimensional sound. Partnering with Belgium’s PXL-Music for three years, the company has contributed to research focused solely on composition, production, recording, and mixing of 3D audio, treating technology as a tool rather than the end goal. Senior recording engineer Steven Maes has pioneered microphone placement, equipment selection, and a unique mixing vocabulary that enhances listener immersion, transforming recorded music from a mere representation of a live performance into an emotionally rich experience. According to Maes, immersive audio offers two exciting paths—either recreating reality or reshaping compositions to surround and engage the listener.